The 2026 Onvo L90 was launched on April 21, with its starting price including the battery pack remaining unchanged at 265,800 yuan ($39,090). Read more…
First Bus uses electric bus depots to support the grid
In the UK, public transport provider First Bus has launched a smart charging trial that will coordinate charging times so the company’s electric buses charge when there is the most surplus renewable energy. Charging electric buses during periods of high renewable energy production helps the grid absorb more energy and alleviates periods of high demand. Read more…
Xpeng president Wang Fengying becomes shareholder as 1.65 million shares vest
After joining Xpeng in 2023, Wang steered the company out of a slump and achieved substantial sales growth. Read more…
Porsche Taycan laps famous German racetrack in new segment record
Porsche development driver Lars Kern has made a new lap record for upper-class electric vehicles on the famous German racetrack known for its numerous bends and elevation changes, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, located in the Eifel mountains. Behind the wheel of a Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package and the Manthey Kit, Kern completed the course in 6:55.533 minutes. Read more…
Chinese EV makers deny being summoned by regulators over battery capacity locking
EV makers including BYD and Xpeng denied being summoned by regulators over battery capacity locking, blaming fake AI-generated lists. Read more…
Heliox pilots its new Flex Pro 480 kW DC fast EV charger with King County Metro
Heliox pilots its new Flex Pro 480 kW DC fast EV charger with King County Metro, enabling high-power transit depot charging and flexible power sharing. Read more…
SAIC MG teases MG 07 sedan to expand EV lineup
The MG 07 features a roof-mounted LiDAR, marking it as the first MG model to be equipped with the sensor. Read more…
BYD’s fleet-focused brand Linghui launches e9 flagship sedan equipped with flash charging
The Linghui e9 starts at 150,800 yuan ($22,170) and primarily targets the commercial mobility market, such as ride-hailing. Read more…
Influencers are introducing US web surfers to Chinese EVs
Chinese EVs gain US influencer attention despite tariffs and regulations blocking sales, with Geely and Zeekr eyeing future market entry. Read more…
REALLY Quick Charge with Range Energy electric trailer at ACT Expo 2026
On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, we talk to Range Energy Vice President of Product Collin MacGregor about how his electric trailer can help reduce freight costs, support the grid, and more – WITHOUT asking operators to switch trucks. Read more…
New Chevy Spark EUV is officially the best selling electric SUV in Brazil
Chevy resurrected Spark EUV nameplate with the launch of the all-new, affordable Chevy Spark EUV for 2026, with the hopes that its new, 220-mile range EV would be a “game changer” that helps accelerate the company’s EV transition in developing markets – and it’s now officially the best selling electric SUV in Brazil. Read more…
At under $49,000, Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz might FINALLY be priced right
Volkswagen aimed its all-electric ID.Buzz minivan squarely at an nostalgic baby boomer market that had aged out of $70,000 hippie nostalgia purchases by the time it arrived on US shores – but now VW that dealers are advertising the premium van for less than $49,000, VW’s new-age bus might be worth a second look. Read more…
Henkel adds specialty tapes and AI-powered adhesive simulation to its EV battery portfolio
Henkel expands its EV battery adhesives portfolio with specialty tapes and AI-powered Loctite Solve to speed adhesive design and improve battery manufacturing. Read more…
Grok joins ChatGPT and Perplexity on CarPlay
With the release of iOS 26.4 in late March, Apple enabled support for third-party AI chatbots in CarPlay. However, for the integration to work, the developers of those AI chatbots had to update their apps too. OpenAI was first, making ChatGPT work in CarPlay in early April. Perplexity soon followed suit, and now Grok is the third AI chatbot you… Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Semi and 4680 battery, BMW iX3 price, Rivian R2 pickup, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Semi, the 4680 battery cell, BMW iX3 price, Rivian R2 pickup, and more. Read more…
Kia’s midsize electric SUV spotted in the US again, but this one is different [Image]
The EV5 is about the size of Kia’s best-selling Sportage SUV and the Tesla Model Y. After opening orders in Europe and Canada, Kia’s midsize electric SUV was spotted testing in the US again, but this one looks a little different. Read more…
Voyah teases new coupe SUV, expanding premium EV lineup
Voyah has teased its first coupe SUV model, which is expected to launch in mid-year. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis develops 160 kW EV drive system with 16% higher specific power and 20% volume reduction
Hyundai Mobis develops a 160-kW EV drive system with 16% higher specific power and 20% smaller volume, targeting multiple global OEMs. Read more…
While You Stop For A 30-Minute Charge, Nio Just Swapped 1 Million EV Batteries In A Week
Nio’s EV battery-swapping isn’t just a gimmick. The Chinese EV maker has handled over 100 million swaps to date. Read More…
SAIC Audi starts pre-sales for AUDI E7X SUV with heavy Chinese tech integration
The AUDI E7X is the second production model of the China-exclusive brand, with pre-sales starting at 289,800 yuan ($42,610). Read more…
